Denial Serves as a Protective Function

question 24

Multiple Choice

Denial serves as a protective function

• A)before the patient seeks medical treatment.
• B)during the acute phase of the health disorder.
• C)when patients must play an active role in the treatment regimen.
• D)during the rehabilitative phase of the health disorder.

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Requirement for people to conform to emotional “display rules” in their job behaviour in spite of their true mood or emotions.

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